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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.94, 33,158.88 and 13,418.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.94, 33,158.88 and 13,418.35 is: 18,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.94 : 33,158.88 = 13,418.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.94/33,158.88 = 13,418.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.94x = 33,158.88 × 13,418.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.94x = 444,937,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,937,457.45/24,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.73

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